Category Archives: Data into Dollars

Writings on data warehousing,business intelligence, and using data to drive results.

Demystifying Data Quality: Why Process Matters More Than You Think

Demystifying Data Quality: Why Process Matters More Than You Think In the day-to-day use of data in an organization, we often hear about “data quality” as the gold standard. But what exactly does it mean for data to be of … Continue reading

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Security – Cybersecurity, Home Security, Border Security – It’s All the Same

How are we doing security our treasure? Do you have a lock on your front door? Do you have a password for your email account? People will secure their treasures based on their relative value, whether corporate assets, homes, or … Continue reading

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2023 – A New Outlook

During 2023, I plan to increase posts on my research, observations, and thoughts on the application of findings. After completing my first doctorate, a Ph.D. in Business Administration focused on organizational behavior, in 2009, I started this blog with great … Continue reading

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Reports without action – why?

If you have a report in your business that is not tied to action, I suggest it is likely a waste of time. Does everyone understand how to move the numbers on the reports you have? I can hear the … Continue reading

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Data is an Asset

If I ask every executive I know, “Is Data an asset?” I will get the same answer from 100% of the execs – “YES!”  But do we really believe it?  Here is what I mean: If data were gold – would you … Continue reading

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Save the Date – May 6th – BI Symposium

Hello All, I will speaking in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area at a Business Intelligence conference.  Come by and see us!   Join us on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the NKU METS Center for a half-day symposium of collaborative learning, … Continue reading

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Data is . . .

A romantic notion surrounds “data.”  “Data is the answer.”  “Data is magical.”  “Data will save our company.”  Although I agree with the importance of data in making money, I want to temper some of these comments.  Data is a tool … Continue reading

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Data Warehousing – A Simple, Practical Approach

Data warehousing and business intelligence circles are filled with experts. These experts have created elaborate models to describe how to format tables into schemas, etc.  Business intelligence gurus have outlined elaborate ways of creating reports, cubes, graphs, and the list goes … Continue reading

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